The next confirmed dates in the 2026 WNBA Finals are October 21 and 24, when the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries play Games 3 and 4 in Atlanta. The reviewed official sources do not provide tip-off times. Golden State won Game 1, 68–64, to take a 1–0 lead. Game 2 was labeled “Live” on October 19, with no confirmed final result, so this guide does not present a partial score as a result.
Confirmed series status
In Game 1 on October 17, 2026, Golden State defeated Atlanta 68–64. The Valkyries’ page records the win, the 1–0 lead and Gabby Williams’ 26 points. The official Atlanta Dream website shows the same final score and identifies the following contest as Game 2.
On October 19, both team websites showed Game 2 in progress, but displayed different partial scores when captured. The playoffs page only labeled it “Live.” Without a final box score in the supplied sources, it is not possible to name a winner or update the series lead. Check the latest score on the official WNBA schedule.
Schedule supported by the sources
The available order is:
- Game 1 — October 17: Atlanta Dream 64, Golden State Valkyries 68, final.
- Game 2 — October 19: in progress when the pages were reviewed; no confirmed final result.
- Game 3 — October 21: scheduled for State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
- Game 4 — October 24: scheduled for State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The official Valkyries website confirms the dates and venue for Games 3 and 4. The reviewed material provides no confirmed times or dates for potential Games 5, 6 and 7. Schedules and viewing arrangements can change, so check the official channels again before each game.
How the Finals work
The official playoff bracket defines the Finals as a best-of-seven series using a 2-2-1-1-1 format. A team therefore needs four wins for the title, and the final three games are played only if necessary.
The route to the Finals is also documented: second-seeded Golden State beat Dallas 2–1 and Las Vegas 3–0. Fourth-seeded Atlanta defeated Washington 2–0 and New York 3–0.
Where to follow without overstating availability
In the United States, Golden State’s page listed USA and Peacock for Game 2, plus audio on ESPN 1320 and the Audacy App. That listing applies specifically to that game and does not establish coverage for the rest of the series.
The supplied sources do not confirm broadcasters, platforms or availability in Brazil, Portugal or other markets. They also do not support time-zone conversions because no start times appeared in the reviewed content. The safest option is to consult the league schedule and team pages close to game day, checking the territory, time and official service.
Two dominant playoff runs meet
The matchup brings together two teams that swept their semifinals 3–0. Golden State reached the Finals after a three-game opening round; Atlanta did not lose in either of its first two rounds. That provides context without anticipating the outcome: the only completed Finals result verified in the available material is Game 1’s 68–64 score.
Reader checklist
Use the playoff bracket for the format and official series status, the WNBA schedule for updated results and times, and the team sites for information tied to each home game. Partial scores should not be treated as final.
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